Events List

Events for November 1, 2013

CO-LEADS (Justice & Peace) Summit, Metro State Univ - Denver

November 1, 2013 9:00am-4:00pm

Description: Iliff is a co-sponsor of the CO-LEADS summit at Metropolitan State University of Denver. This annual leadership summit brings together college students from across Colorado to join in discussions of social justice, activism, advocacy, and social change. Students participate in a day of interactive workshops, speaker and networking sessions that challenge, grow, inspire and empower them to make change in their own lives and their communities. News Release.

CO-LEADS was established in 2009 by a group of individuals on the Auraria and DU campuses as a way to build intercampus connections and to bridge discussions of leadership and social justice in a meaningful way. The 2013 Summit is co-sponsored by Colorado Mesa University, the Community College of Denver, the Iliff School of Theology, Metropolitan State University of Denver, the University of Colorado Denver, and the University of Denver.

Info/Contact: More information & registration: http://www.thepca.org/coleads The campus is served by multiple bus (nearest routes 1, 8, 15, 16, 20, 30L, 36L) and light rail lines (nearest station = Colfax at Auraria). Most of the actual cost of CO-LEADS is underwritten by our sponsoring institutions as in investment in their students. However there is a nominal registration fee for each participant as follows, if registration is received by 10/14:
$10 – currently enrolled students/employees at sponsoring institutions (above)
$20 – participants from other schools.
An additional $5 late fee will be added to all registrations after 10/14. (Registering early helps us best plan for and prepare food, materials, etc.)

Iliff on the Road: Denver Faith & Justice Conference

November 1, 2013 12:30pm-November 2, 2013 at 3:30pm

Description: The Denver Faith & Justice Conference offers two days of training on how to actively respond to local injustices. Diverse churches and non-profits, through the DFJC, equip and empower individuals and communities to identify and respond to the most pressing issues in our city.

During this year’s Pre-conference we will discuss our theme, Sustainable Justice, with organizations from across the city. During our Main Conference event, we will explore our topics through the lens of our theme, Sustainable Justice with the direction of our Main Speakers Chris and Phileena Heuertz.

Iliff admissions will host a table at the event and has a few complimentary seats available for students attending the main conference.